Arrivals in England.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3799, 18 June 1880, Page 2

Arrivals in England.

Tho Orient Company's steacoßhi^ Sorata arrived at Plymouth to-day from Australia. The Merchant Shipping and Underwriters' Association report the arrival of the Fernglen, from Auckland, sailed Feb. 26 ; Lady Jocelyn, from Lyttelton, March 26 • Pleiades, from Lyttelton, March 27 ; Westland, from Lytteltou, April 3. At New York, barque Elmiranda. Debentures and Securities. Consols have risen one-eighth, and are quoted at 98-} ex diridwud. The Timarn Waterworks loan of £60,000 at 7 per cent, is announced. New Zealand securities, 5 per cent. 10.40 loan, 104 ; 5 per cent. 1889 loan. 103 ; 4£ per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 98; New Zealand wheat, ex ship, 49s ; Adelaid* wheat, ex warehouse, 51s; flour, ex warehouse, 38s ; Australian tallowbest beef, 32s 6d; best mutton. 34s (id. June 16. Well Won. The match between tbe Australians and 18 of the North of Ireland wae concluded at Belfast to-day. The Australian team won the match by nine wickets. Murdoch was caught, after scoring 72, and Bannerman, was not out, 45. Tlie Deity Avoided. The Select Committee of the Honse of Commons, which was appointed to further consider the question which. arose through Mr Bradlaugh's refusal to take the oath, has presented its report to Parliament. The Coinmittea recommends that Mr Bradlaugh should be allowed make au affirmation instead of the customary oath. LONDON, June 17. A High Municipal Ceremonial. King George, of Greece, who is now oh a visit to England, was to-dny presented with the freedom of the city of London. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wale* performed the ceremony of presentation. The Right Hon W. E. Gladstone -was present, and made a speech on the occasion, in which he said he warmly sympathised with Greece in her difficulties with Turkey in regard to the frontier question, MADRID, June 17. A Peculiar Movement. Several Spanish war vessels, conveying a large number of troops, have been ordered to the Pacific. Their actual destination is, however, not yet known.